The November issue is a Boeing 747 Special and is on sale until Wednesday, November 15.

Flying the JavelinTom Docherty tells the Javelin’s story through the eyes of men who operated the interceptor during its RAF service.

Belfast International Airport: Continued GrowthGuy Warner outlines Belfast International Airport’s growth through the decades.

Firefighting JumbosThe versatile and much-loved Boeing 747 has now proved itself as a vital weapon to combat large-scale blazes. Frédéric Marsaly details how the type has been modified to undertake the aerial firefighting role.

Boeing 747-400: Best-selling VariantMore Boeing 747-400s were built than any other variant and it was arguably the most successful. Joe Copalman explains why.

Pan Am’s Special JumbosPan Am pioneered ultra long-range flights with the Boeing 747SP. Bob O’Brien describes how this famous airline made use of a very specialised jumbo.

747 FreightersFreighters have been an important part of the success story of the Boeing 747. David Willis examines the variants and conversions that have taken to the skies.

Norwegian P-3s: Northern GuardiansLieuwe Hofstra reports on the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s P-3 Orions that patrol the inhospitable waters of NATO’s northern flank.

Two Decades of DismantlingAdrian M Balch reports from Kemble, Gloucestershire, on Air Salvage International which has 20 years’ experience in aircraft disassembly.

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